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Laurel

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 118 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(118) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Laurel
Location
Rogers Hill, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
118
Ranking
#379 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Professionals and couples seeking amenity-rich, downtown-adjacent living without current pest concerns.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Laurel splits starkly between recent positive and increasingly negative resident experiences. A core group describes responsive management, quick maintenance, and solid amenities; multiple long-term residents report a sharp decline since mid-2025, with mounting roach problems, staff turnover, and broken communication channels making renewal and repairs frustrating.

Management appears stretched or changing hands. Pest control visits happen repeatedly without lasting results. Lease amendments stall for months despite promises. The property markets luxury positioning but residents note premium rent paired with maintenance backlog and structural issues (water pressure, washer residue, ceiling leaks). Prospective renters should tour with eyes on pest conditions and test office responsiveness directly.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and management (when available)
  • quick maintenance turnaround
  • upscale amenities (pool, fitness, coffee shop)
  • quiet, peaceful setting
  • accessible proximity to downtown and trails
Watch-outs
  • severe roach infestation throughout
  • staff turnover and communication breakdown
  • lease processing delays and contradictions
  • maintenance issues not fully resolved
  • amenities advertised but broken for months
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Best for: Professionals and couples seeking amenity-rich, downtown-adjacent living without current pest concerns.
Think twice if: Multiple residents report ongoing roach infestations despite repeated pest control; staff communication and lease processing are inconsistent.

What this place gets right

  • Upscale unit features and common areas
  • Dog park and pet-friendly policies
  • On-site coffee shop and wellness amenities
  • Close to downtown Austin and greenbelts

Before you tour or apply

  • Josh and Kasey named as standout leasing/management staff
  • Pet control visited one resident 8 times in a year without lasting resolution
  • Manager Jeremy quit; staff turnover cited as ongoing issue
  • Lease amendments repeatedly promised within 1-2 days, then delayed indefinitely
  • Greystar property management company operates the building

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
High-end finishes and amenities present but pest infestation and maintenance responsiveness undermine luxury positioning.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park on-site; one resident noted keeping apartment exceptionally clean for pet but still encountered roaches.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

clean areasprompt issue resolutionquick maintenancepeaceful communitycoffee shop in lobbyfriendly residentsclubhouselandscapingleasing processkind staff

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 90
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is the leasing office easy to reach?
No. Residents report no phone line, requiring in-person visits to the office; email responses are delayed or routed to unfamiliar staff.
How quickly does maintenance respond to work orders?
Varies widely. Some residents report quick turnaround; others describe repeated orders marked complete with no actual service performed (cameras confirmed no entry).
What pet amenities are available?
A dog park is on-site, and the complex is pet-friendly. One long-term resident with a dog noted amenities are advertised but can sit broken for months.

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Last updated 2026-09-22